German melodic power metal titans Masterplan announce a club tour in Finland for May 2025. The tour will be accompanied by Finnish progressive metallers Damnation Plan as the support act.
Ticket pre-sales for the Finnish club tour have started at the venue-specific ticket services.
The Finnish mini-tour consists of three cities and venues as follows:
Masterplan’s previous performance in Finland was at a festival in 2015, making this upcoming club show tour especially anticipated among Finnish fans, with an extended headliner set in a more intimate club setting.
Today, on the 24th of October KNOGJÄRN release their version of the reknown and loved Kent song Kärleken Väntar (Love is waiting). A song and a cover where tendernes meets heavy.
The seasonal melancholy that blankets the Nordics in soft and dark tranquility, when the sun start to hide somewhere behind the mountains, was as real back in 2002 when Kärleken Väntar rolled over Scandinavia for the first time, as it is today.
And though the original was released in July – a time when the Scandinavian day and night slip into each other in soft summer sun, Kärleken Väntar has allways had a touch of autumn to it.
Making October the perfect time for the release of Knogjärn’s heavier, and darker sounding cover.
A explosive and emotive soundtrack for colder and longer nights.
There’s something deliciously liberating in the space where melancholy and aggression cross, which is presicly what you get here. Something raw, painful and real.
It worked back then, it works now. In a new outfit, with new vocals, sharper drums and heavier guitars.
Love is still waiting.
Knogjärn: “Why a Kent cover? Well because we wanted to, and we could. Also it’s a damn cool song. We were asked to make a cover for a project, and chose Kärleken Väntar. When we were done, we thought “Shit! This is getting really heavy! We have to release this everywhere!”
FFO: Everything raw, heavy, and hard. And Kent.
ABOUT KNOGJÄRN Knogjärn’s take on melodic hard rock combined with heavier elements from hardcore and metal makes them into the perfect music to shake of yesterday and move into the future with.
Pumping up the listener and turning everyone into a true Swedish Hard Rock fan.
Since the start in 2015, Knogjärn has delivered nothing but sonic raging anger with an unapologetic, IN-YOUR-FACE attitude. The foursome drops super-charged records, but they hit even harder when on stage: “We want you to like our live performance even if you don´t like our music”, the band states. Their records are the testimony that Knogjärn always give 100%!
Hard’n’heavy riffs with raging vocals and explicit lyrics speak beyond their vernacular, beloved by their ever-growing crowd of fans.
CREDITS Kärleken Väntar is written by Jocke Berg from Kent. This version was recorded and mixed by Oscar Nilsson in Bohus Studios. Master by Thomas “Plec” Johansson at Panic-Room Productions. Artwork by Carl Stjärnlöv
KNOGJÄRN: Kim Eriksson – Vocals Markus Hurtig – Guitar Rasmus Sörbom – Bass Johan Hidén – Drums
Finnish melancholic metal band Garden of Stone is set to release their debut album ‘The Grave Mistake’ on November 29th 2024 via Inverse Records.
The fourth single ‘Ode to Rage’ is released today and it’s available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/gos-ode
Composed by Jere Mäntysalo, Jesse Salo
Lyrics by Jesse Salo
Artwork by Noora Khouya
“Ode to Rage” represents ferocity, rawness and irresistible catchiness packaged into one song. The band reaches new heights of headbanging aggression with savage riffs and furious drumming, while making sure to give the listener huge vocal lines to sing along to. In true Garden of Stone fashion the song eventually provides a sanctuary amidst the chaos, as it settles down to a melancholically haunting bridge section, gradually developing into a grand crescendo as the song reaches its final chorus.
The band comments: “The lyrics depict a man’s descent into a dark, self-destructive struggle, symbolized by relentless digging. His actions feel futile and isolating, with imagery of ashes and bones reflecting loss and despair. Despite searching for meaning, he feels trapped in his mistakes and regrets, resigned to a grim fate. The bridge offers a brief hope for redemption, but ultimately the man remains lost in his ordeal.”
Garden of Stone is a melodic metal band that weaves together melancholic rock and heavy metal. From the band you can expect brooding atmospheres, beautiful melodies, and face melting riffs.
The band was formed in 2023 when guitarists Jere Mäntysalo and Ville Penkari recruited Jesse Salo to sing and scream for their project. Soon after, drummer Tapio Haverinen joined to keep the rhythm department in check. The group was completed when bassist Kalle Hänninen joined to govern the lowest frequencies.
Garden of Stone published their debut EP, Tides of Decay, in February of 2024. The band is showing no signs of slowing down, as they are gearing up to release an LP later in 2024 after a series of singles.
Line-up: Jere Mäntysalo – Guitar Jesse Salo – Vocals Kalle Hänninen – Bass Ville Penkari – Guitar Tapio Haverinen – Drums
HANGARVAIN have announced on their social media pages that their new album will be released on December 6th through Volcano Records, available in vinyls and digitally on all streaming platforms.
The album, titled Dèka, meaning “ten” in Greek, celebrates ten years since the release of the band’s debut in 2014. Over the past decade, the group, led by vocalist Sergio Toledo Mosca and guitarist/producer Alessandro Liccardo, has built an impressive journey with five official albums, hundreds of concerts across Europe in both clubs and prestigious festivals, and a loyal fan base.
The album will feature ten tracks, including six brand new songs and four rearranged versions of iconic tracks like Keep Falling and Get On. Dèka is a musical reflection of Hangarvain’s first ten years, spanning across various influences, genres, and styles. From rock to soul, southern to funk, this album is a diverse blend of light, uplifting moments and introspective soundscapes, taking listeners on an inner journey through the music and life of this American-hearted Neapolitan rock band.
Below is the tracklist for Dèka:
Still On The Run
Groovin’ High
Keep Falling
Pressure
Judgement Day
Through The Space And Time
Mother’s Blues
Get On
Baby Blue
Company Blues
To tease the album, the band has released the single Groovin’ High, the second track on Dèka, a rhythmic and melodic funk song, available on all streaming platforms and YouTube. The single is accompanied by a concept video directed by Salvatore De Chiara available here:
Finnish Folk / Black Metal band Metsän Alttari is set to release their self-titled debut album on November 28th 2024 via Inverse Records.
The first and only single ‘Rautaa, tulta ja jäätä’ is unleashed today and it’s available here: https://push.fm/fl/ma-single
Music and lyrics by Janeski
Single cover by Nucleart Design
The man behind Metsän alttari, Janeski, comments: “Sometimes the anger burns inside you and tries to take over, but the faith for a better day is still there. Find your inner peace, keep your eyes on the future and defeat the war inside of you.”
Metsän alttari Track list:
Intro
Jäätyneen järven tuolla puolen
Synkkä syvyys
Metsäiselle alttarille
Rautaa, tulta ja jäätä
Vampyyri
Verikuun kirous
Album cover was created by Nucleart Design.
“Metsän Alttari (“Altar of the forest”) is a Finnish one-man folk/black metal project driven by cold whispering winds, burning big emotions and ancient mythology.”
L – R: Steve Stevens, Allisa Pollack (Mediabase), Ozzy Osbourne & Billy Morrison – Photo Credit: Zan Nakari
Mediabase presented Billy Morrison, Ozzy Osbourne & Steve Stevens with a #1 song plaque for “Crack Cocaine” on Wednesday October 16, 2024.
Billy Morrison states:
“Receiving this plaque from the wonderful people at Mediabase just solidified the achievement of getting to Number One. I’m really grateful to them for making the trip to Los Angeles and recognizing the song. It’s a pretty cool feeling! I can’t wait for the world to hear what we have cooked up for the new year together!”
Peter Tsiolis, CEO of TLG|ZOID, comments:
“When we heard ‘Crack Cocaine’ we instantly knew it was great. We all felt it was a hit. To be a new label releasing a song with Billy, Ozzy and Steve is amazing! To have it reach #1 on Mediabase is unbelievable! Thanks to Josh, Allisa and everyone at Mediabase for the plaques and special day.”
Steve Stevens adds:
“An absolute honor to receive my plaque commemorating the #1 position for our song Crack Cocaine from Media Base. Nothing but love for my buddies Billy Morrison and Ozzy Osbourne.”
“Crack Cocaine,” the riveting collaboration with Billy Morrison, Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens skyrocketed to the top of the nations ActiveRock Mediabase chart at #1 earlier this year. The single is from Billy Morrison’s recently launched solo album, The Morrison Project, available now through TLG | ZOID | Virgin Music Group.
“Crack Cocaine” was co-written by Billy Morrison, Ozzy Osbourne, and Steve Stevens.
Accompanying the release of “Crack Cocaine” was a visually stunning music video, featuring not only Billy Morrison, Ozzy Osbourne, and Steve Stevens but also a performance by Paris Jackson in the role of the romantic interest. The video was directed by Ivo Raza, and filmed at various Los Angeles locations.
In addition to the star-studded cast, the music video includes cameos from renowned visual artist RISK and acclaimed actor Jeff Hilliard.
THE MORRISON PROJECT was produced by Billy Morrison, mixed by Barry Pointer, and mastered by Dave Donnelly. The songs on the album were recorded in Los Angeles at various studios and were written by Billy Morrison in collaboration with his guests.
TLG | ZOID has entered into a strategic alliance with The Label Group and dCommunity, signaling a progressive approach to the evolving music industry landscape and positioning TLG | ZOID as a frontrunner in integrating artist-centric initiatives and fan engagement within the metaverse and blockchain technology.
The British guitarist, singer, and songwriter is primarily known as Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years alongside lead guitarist Steve Stevens, has expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership with TLG|ZOID, highlighting the importance of a record deal that respects the artist’s creative freedom and ensures widespread distribution across all platforms. This collaboration not only signifies a forward-thinking move in the music industry but also aligns with the evolving landscape of entertainment, where the integration of digital and virtual spaces is becoming increasingly prevalent.
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